Deadline: 30 September 2020 The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) is now accepting applications for its Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to use the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies and to collaborate with UNU-WIDER researchers […]
Deadline: 30 October 2026 Interreg is now funding projects focusing on capitalisation, scaling-up, transfer, and governance. Its objective is to accelerate the uptake and transfer of existing knowledge, solutions, and good practices across the Atlantic Area while delivering tangible policy impact before the end of the current Programme period. Only regions from France, Ireland, Portugal […]
Deadline of preproposals: 17 November 2026 | Deadline for full proposals: 15 April 2027 Funding Agencies from 16 countries across Europe and abroad have announced a two-stage joint transnational call for research and innovation projects that help cities tackle urban challenges and transition towards a climate neutral and resilient future for all. Portugal has confirmed […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Starting Research Grant (RG) under the project DEEPMap – Deep Learning-Based Prediction for Mapping Air Quality and Health Risks, funded by Foundation for Science and Technology/MCTES, I.P., through national funds (PIDDAC).
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant(s) (RG) under the project ProAqua+ Development of multifunctional materials for biofilters in aquaculture: establishing new standards of quality and sustainability, funded by Centro 2030.
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant(s) (RG) under the project ProAqua+ Development of multifunctional materials for biofilters in aquaculture: establishing new standards of quality and sustainability, funded by Centro 2030.
Deadline: 11 September 2026 Santander is launching the 5th edition of the Santander X Portugal Award. These awards cover three categories: entrepreneurial university projects, disruptive start-ups and SMEs that are developing innovative solutions with an impact in Portugal and around the world. As the regulations and form are available only in Portuguese, the following information […]
Deadline: 25 September 2026Google has launched the Carbon Removal and Superpollutant Elimination R&D Awards to support R&D projects that target breakthroughs in understanding of the fundamental science underlying mitigation strategies for the capture and/or elimination of carbon and superpollutants, or their ability for real world implementation. The scope for projects is broad and will consider […]
Deadlines: 01 October 2026 CESAM is a full member of the international network EuroMarine. One of the major advantages is being eligible for the funding schemes boosted by this network – You will only compete with other members of the network (~205 in total). Currently, you may apply to create a Working Group (maximum funding of […]
Deadline: 28 October 2026 Researchers are invited to submit COST Action proposals contributing to the scientific, technological, economic, cultural, or societal knowledge advancement and development of Europe. Multi- and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged. This is a great opportunity to create an interdisciplinary research network on a topic of your choice for 4 years. COST will […]
Deadline: 15 October 2026 The 5th edition of the Expo Fish Portugal Innovation Award is an initiative that recognises innovative projects and ideas in the seafood, fisheries and aquaculture sectors. Both individuals and organisations are eligible to apply. Three prizes of €5,000 are available. Categories The theme of the competition is ‘Innovation and research related […]
Deadline: 15 October 2026 Integrated Research Infrastructure Services for Climate Change Risks (IRISCC) is an Horizon Europe-funded project designed to empower society to understand, predict and build resilience to climate change risks by providing access to innovative research infrastructure (RI) services. IRISCC brings together a diverse network of RIs, including observatories, experimental facilities, modelling capabilities, […]
Deadline: 28 October 2026 The EIC Pathfinder Challenges programme, as part of Horizon Europe, aim to build on new, cutting-edge directions in science and technology to disrupt a field and a market or create new opportunities by realising innovative technological solutions grounded in high-risk/high-gain research and development. With each specific Challenge (from a total of […]
Deadline: 01 September (social sciences) & 01 November 2026 (life and natural sciences) The Institute for Advanced Study Berlin (Wiko) has opened applications for its Early Career Fellowship Programme, offering residential fellowships in Berlin for researchers seeking dedicated time to advance a defined research project. The programme is divided into two lines: fellowships in the […]
Deadline: 15 September 2026 The EU-PotaRCh COST action, has an open call to fund Short Term Scientific Missions (STSM) and Dissemination Conference Grants (DCG). Focusing on forest by-products like Potash, Tar, Resin, and Charcoal (PoTaRCh), the project highlights their significance in traditional forest use and their role in industrial history. The project also explores related products […]
Deadline of preproposals: 22 September 2026 Deadline of full proposals: 15 February 2027 Funding Agencies from 27 countries are participating in the first Joint Transnational Call 2026 of RAMP, the European Partnership on Raw Materials under Horizon Europe. RAMP expects proposals which focus on improving access to raw materials while promoting circular economy practices, achieving […]
Deadline: 23 September 2026 The 2026 call for the ‘La Caixa’ Junior Leader Postdoctoral Fellowships is now open. If you are a motivated PhD researcher in environmental or marine sciences looking to take the next step in your career, the Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, welcomes applications […]
Deadline: 30 September 2026 FAM Foundation seeks to support scientific, technological and/or applied intervention projects that make a significant contribution to the protection of the oceans, seas and marine resources, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 14 — Life Below Water. Particular value is placed on projects at the pilot, proof-of-concept, or scientific or technological […]
Deadlines: 1 October 2026 (Chair) | 15 October 2026 (Steering Committee) CESAM is a full member of the international network EuroMarine. This network has an opening a call for expressions of interest from members wishing to take on the co-chairing role for the next mandate, and another call for candidates to join its Steering Committee (both […]
Deadline: 11 September 2026 Under the Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement between Portugal and Germany, FCT and DAAD launch this joint call to fund international mobility projects for researchers. The programme aims to promote cooperation between professors and researchers, including early-career researchers, in higher education institutions and research organisations in both countries. Projects will have […]
Deadline: 15 September 2026 The PESSOA Programme, established under the Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement between Portugal and France, aims to promote researcher mobility between the two countries. This call, launched by FCT and Campus France, funds international mobility projects for professors and researchers, including early-career researchers. Projects will have a maximum duration of 24 […]
Deadlines: 30 September 2026 CESAM is a full member of the international network EuroMarine. One of the major advantages is being eligible for the funding schemes boosted by this network – You will only compete with other members of the network (~205 in total)! The second round to apply for the individual fellowships is now open. […]
Deadline: 15 September 2026 The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) administers the annual Stockholm Water Prize (SWP), which honours outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources. The aim is to provide its winners with global acknowledgement and visibility. Laureates can win more than 85,000 €. Additional information here. CESAM […]
Deadline: 30 September 2026 The Mário RuivoAward annually awards short films (up to 7 minutes) in Portuguese or subtitled in Portuguese that highlight the importance of the ocean. This initiative aims to convey the ocean’s role as a life support system on Earth, regulating climate, providing food, transportation, leisure, and other economic, social, environmental, cultural, […]
Deadline: 24 November 2026 The MSCA Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) aim to train entrepreneurial, innovative and resilient doctoral candidates, able to face current and future challenges and to convert knowledge and ideas into products and services for economic and social benefit. MSCA-DN allow doctoral programmes to train doctoral candidates in academia and other sectors, including industry and business. […]
Deadline: 15 September 2026 This call aims to support initiatives that contribute to strengthening bilateral relations between Portugal, Norway and Iceland, by promoting joint projects with bilateral value, concrete results and potential for future cooperation on issues such as hybrid threats, cybersecurity, maritime security, critical infrastructure and European defence cooperation. The available funding per project […]
ERC-Portugal Pre-assessment deadlines: 12 June (Plus); 18 August (StG); 5 November 2026 (CoG) ERC deadlines: 2 September 2026 (Plus); 14 October 2026 (StG); 12 January 2027 (CoG) ERC-PT Pre-Assessment is a programme of FCT, consisting of a peer pre-assessment service available to researchers in the Portuguese scientific community who are preparing applications to the European […]
Deadline: 30 December 2027 (or until the maximum number of students selected has been reached) Expressions of interest are currently being accepted for a research period at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), aimed at doctoral students enrolled in Portuguese higher education institutions, regardless of their nationality and scientific field. This initiative seeks to […]
Deadline: 16 September 2026 The European Innovation Council (EIC) is inviting proposals through the Open Call of its EIC Transition stream, which funds innovation activities that go beyond the experimental proof of principle in laboratory. Support is available for both the maturation and validation of a novel technology in the lab and in relevant application […]
Deadline: 29 October 2026 The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) of Bielefeld University, Germany, seeks proposals from multidisciplinary research groups. The programme is open to scholars from all disciplines post-PhD, based in Germany and abroad. They can propose a research project to be conducted with a curated group of international colleagues (preferably). If their collaborative […]
Deadline: 30 September 2026 The Interreg Sudoe Programme funds projects aimed at proposing ambitious transnational solutions to two major challenges facing south-western Europe: wildfires and an ageing population. The purpose of these projects is to establish the necessary foundations and tools, at a transnational level, to improve the organisation and coordination of public sector interventions […]
Deadline: 22 September 2026 The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) is a partnership between the European Union and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) that funds projects advancing competitive circular bio-based industries under the Horizon Europe programme. CBE JU encourages the participation of a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers, brand owners, companies, research […]
Deadlines: 3 September (Concept notes; Two-stages) | 22 September 2026 (Single-stage) LIFE programme welcomes projects that protect, conserve and restore Europe’s wildlife and natural spaces, encourage individuals and businesses to rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle, help enjoy a sustainable, prosperous and competitive economy and quality of life, cut harmful emissions, boost climate resilience and […]
Deadline: 15 September 2026 Several calls under Horizon Europe’s Cluster 6, focusing on Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, are now open. Cluster 6 supports transformative change of the EU economy and society to reduce environmental degradation, halt and reverse biodiversity decline, better manage natural resources, and meet the EU’s climate objectives. This needs […]
Deadlines: 30 June | 31 August | 31 October | 31 December 2026 The consortium European Multidisciplinary Seafloor and water column Observatory (EMSO-ERIC) has its annual Infrastructure call offering access to EMSO facilities currently open. The objective of this call is to offer access to Facilities where users’ devices can be installed, including sensors, instruments, systems, new technologies and where […]
Deadline: 15 September 2026 The Canon Foundation in Europe has opened applications for the annual research fellowships programme for European and Japanese researchers. The programme, accepting applications from researchers working in any field or discipline, will provide the opportunity to travel to Europe or Japan to conduct research. European Canon Fellows are expected to pursue […]
Deadline: Always open The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), through its digital services unit FCCN, invites recipients of advanced training fellowships, scientific employment grants, R&D projects, and advanced computing projects to join POLEN Sync. This service aims to support the scientific community in managing research data during the active phase of projects, making data […]
Deadline: Always open The European Research Executive Agency (REA) invites experts from a wide range of fields to register in the European Commission’s experts database. From this database, candidates with the most suitable profile are selected to evaluate project proposals applying for funding under Horizon Europe, the Promotion of Agricultural Products programme and the Research Fund for Coal and Steel and/or to monitor […]
Deadlines: 30 March & 30 September 2026 (according to the area) The European University Institute (EUI) offers the Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowships to enable established academics with an international reputation to stay a period performing their research at the EUI. Fellowships last for up to ten months in one of the EUI’s four departments which […]
Deadlines (two-stage): 14 Apr. 2026 (1st stage) | 15 Sep. 2026 (2nd stage) Deadline (one-stage): 23 Sep. 2026 There are current funding opportunities for the EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe. This Mission leads the transition towards healthy soils by funding an ambitious research and innovation programme with a strong social science component putting in […]
Deadline: 23 September 2026 There are current funding opportunities for the EU Mission: Adaptation to Climate Change. This Mission is designed for all stakeholders committed to building climate resilience. Whether you are a policymaker shaping adaptation strategies, a regional or local authority implementing solutions on the ground, a research institution developing innovative approaches, or a […]
Deadline: 23 September 2026 There are current funding opportunities for the EU Mission: Restore our ocean and waters. This Mission takes a systemic approach to: (1) protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity, in line with the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030; (2) prevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and waters, in […]
Deadline: [always open] The Rufford Foundation is funding nature conservation projects focusing in emerging or developing economy countries. The project must have a nature conservation focus and if the target is a species, it must be considered threatened. Grants range from £7,000 to £18,000 according to the maturity stage of the research. Types of Grants The […]
Deadlines: 09 April (Twinning) | 24 September (Hop-on) Both funding opportunities are part of the WIDERA programme (Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area) of the European Commission. The main goal is to contribute to building research and innovation capacity for countries lagging behind, in line with the policy objectives of the European Research Area. Additional […]
Deadline: 31 December 2026 InoVIA is an innovation voucher program that allows agile access to supercomputers such as Deucalion and MareNostrum 5. It is aimed at startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), public and private entities or projects focused on innovation that want to use advanced computing for innovation. Additional information is available here. CESAM integrated members that are interested in obtaining more […]
Deadline: 1 February 2027 The European project AQUARIUS launched a call for internships for early career scientists, technicians, PhD students, MSc students and post-docs working in marine and freshwater sciences. Interns will not conduct their research but will have the opportunity to learn how international scientific teams work and how to utilise the research infrastructures […]
The call is permanently open until the end of 2026 The Portuguese Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation (FFMS) funds the preparation of studies and policy papers. The Foundation’s studies must comprehensively and in-depth analyse beyond the reality and include proposals for national public policies; they are expected to take two years to prepare. Regarding the […]
The European Environment Agency (EEA) is establishing a list of individual experts following a call for expression of interest to assist it in carrying out preparatory work in support of EEA’s activities with the main focus on the areas of Resource use, Circular economy and waste, Health and environment, Oceans and sustainable blue economy, Biodiversity, […]